Quick-open notification panel adds an additional way to check notification panel on Galaxy S9 and S9+ quickly when you are on Galaxy S9 Home screen.

This Galaxy S9 guide explains to you what quick-open notification panel is, how to enable or disable it and its limitations.

Because quick-open notification panel is part of the Samsung Experience 9.0, it works identically on all Samsung Galaxy phones with Android Oreo update. Therefore this guide applies to not only Galaxy S9 and S9+, but also Galaxy S8, S8+, and Galaxy Note 8.

Step 2: Access home screen settings

The alternative way to access Galaxy S9 Home screen settings is through Settings — Display —Home screen (without using the edit mode).

The results are identical for these two approaches.

Step 3: Enable quick-open notification panel

In Galaxy S9 Home screen settings page, as shown in the screenshot above, tap Quick-open notification panel to enable (if currently disabled) or disable (if currently enabled) this feature.

You can also use the switch on the right side to enable or disable quick-open notification panel.

What are the limitations of quick-open notification panel?

You may notice the following limitations of using quick-open notification panel:

It works only on Galaxy S9 home screen. When you are using any apps, you cannot use this feature to check the notification panel. In this case, you have to swipe down from the status bar or top of the screen to open the notification panel.